Winemaker's Selection Barossa Valley Grenache 2019
Saltram
Winemaker's Selection Barossa Valley Grenache 2019
Saltram
Winemaker's Selection Barossa Valley Grenache 2019
Overview
Overview
The Winemaker's Selection was introduced to allow experimentation and special parcels of fruit to remain separate so that they can show their true colours.
The vineyard this wine is produced from was planted around 1930, and is a true testament to the rich history and heritage of the Barossa. The palate is soft and textural with flavours of plush red fruits cured with spices. This is underpinned by savoury tannins and finishes with a cleansing wet stone minerality.
| Varietal | Grenache |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 15% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2022 |
| Winemaker | Shavaughn Wells |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| Silver | 2020 Barossa Wine Show |
| 92 Points | Ken Gargett |
"The colour of this wine is an earthy red. Aromas of florals, strawberries, spices and red cherries are to the fore. Some warm earth notes emerge across the palate, weaving in and out of the floral characters. A hint of confectionery is evident, but it never veers into the heavy-handed. A wine of focus and reasonable length, there are fine tannins here. The structure ensures that there is balance plus gentle acidity and a minerality runs the length of the palate. Attractive now and over the next three to four years." - Ken Gargett
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Chicken
Pork
Duck
Cured Meat
Pasta
Veg
Pizza
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
The wine has lifted aromatics reminiscent of wild strawberries and raspberries, complemented with a touch of rose petals.
Flavours and Palate
The palate is lush and textural with a supple mouthfeel, offering flavours of primary red fruits, confected musk and a hint of Chinese five-spice.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Just one hour’s drive from South Australia’s capital, Adelaide, lies its gourmet capital (and wine Mecca), Barossa. One of the country’s most beautiful and historic wine regions, Barossa is a magnet for lovers of fine food and wine. Its classic Mediterranean climate, and free-draining red brown soils, makes the region ideal for growing grapes. Barossa produces excellent Shiraz, Cabernet, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Riesling and Semillon.
Alex MacKenzie - Winemaker
Alex started as 10th Winemaker at Saltram in 2017, however his first connection with Saltram was in 2001, working alongside the 8th maker, Nigel Dolan. Alex brings with him over fifteen years of winemaking experience and a great love of the Barossa. His style is down to earth – allowing the season and dirt to speak for themselves – keeping winemaking simple to enable a pure expression of Barossa fruit, as is the Saltram tradition.